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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,204.12 and 672.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,204.12 and 672.61 is: 928.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,204.12 = 672.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,204.12 = 672.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,204.12 × 672.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 809,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,903.15/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.55

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